Prince William's 'brutal prediction' about Harry and Meghan amid 'red flag' in their relationship: 'It's only a matter of time'
"It’s only a matter of time"Prince William reportedly had some doubts over his brother Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle.
Next month will mark eight years since Harry and Meghan tied the knot at St George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
However, according to a new report, the Prince of Wales is allegedly “surprised their marriage has lasted this long”.
Prince William’s ‘verdict’ on Harry and Meghan’s marriage
An insider reportedly told Closer: “He genuinely expected that she’d have chewed him up and spit him out by now. Not that he’s changed his tune – he’s still saying it will be over any day now. He believes she’s gotten everything she wanted from his brother, so it’s only a matter of time before he’s of no use to her anymore.
“It’s a very harsh take on things, but William is unequivocal in his belief that Meghan is nothing but an opportunist. All the Hollywood stuff is another red flag in his view because he doesn’t believe for one second that Harry wants to be paraded around the red carpet like a show pony. Sure, it may have been a fun novelty at first, but William knows him well enough to see the discomfort written on his face in all the pictures he’s seen.”
The source added: “William is convinced that, sooner or later, his brother will have had enough – that is, if Meghan doesn’t toss him to the side first. And, when that happens William will be there to welcome him back, but not a day sooner.”
Royal Insider has contacted Kensington Palace for comment.
Moment William ‘raised concerns’ about Meghan to Harry
Prince Harry previously opened up about a moment in which William reportedly raised concerns about his relationship with former actress Meghan.
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In November 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their engagement. They went on to marry in May 2018.
It’s a very harsh take on things, but William is unequivocal in his belief that Meghan is nothing but an opportunist.
Promoting his memoir Spare during an interview with ITV presenter Tom Bradby in 2023, Harry revealed his family’s reaction to his engagement news.
Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement interview
Sitting down with the BBC, the now Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked more loved-up than ever.
Here's an inside look into the couple's engagement...
How did Prince Harry propose to Meghan Markle?
In the interview, Prince Harry revealed that he popped the question during a "cosy night" roasting chicken at his Kensington Palace home, Nottingham Cottage.
Meghan said: "It was just an amazing surprise. It was so sweet and natural and very romantic, he got on one knee."
Meghan said it was an instant yes.
Harry quipped: "She didn't even let me finish."
Meghan gushes about meeting Queen Elizabeth II
At the time, Meghan spoke about meeting Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
She said: "It's incredible to meet her through his lens. The love that he has for her as his grandmother, all of those layers have been so important to me."
Harry on Meghan's stunning engagement ring
Speaking about the ring he chose to propose to Meghan with, Harry explained: "The ring is yellow gold because that's her favourite and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana and the little diamonds either side are from my mother's jewellery collection to make sure she's with us on this crazy journey together."
Harry teased future family plans
Meanwhile, Prince Harry opened up about wanting a family with Meghan. He said: "One step at a time, hopefully we'll start a family in the near future."
And that's what they have done. Harry and Meghan tied the knot in May 2018. But, since stepping away from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan now live in the US.
They have set up life in California with their two children, Prince Archie, born in May 2019, and Princess Lilibet, born in June 2021.
The duke said: “Some of the things that my brother and sister-in-law, some of the way that they were acting or behaving definitely felt to me as though, unfortunately, that stereotyping was causing a bit of a barrier to them really sort of, you know, introducing or welcoming her in.”
Tom asked Harry if William had tried to “dissuade” him from marrying Meghan.
However, Harry replied: “No, he never tried to dissuade me from marrying Meghan, but he aired some concerns, very early on and said, you know, this is going to be really hard for you.”
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